February 1: What Happened on This Day in History
February 1st marks the 32nd day of the Gregorian calendar year. There are 333 days (334 in case of leap years) remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on February 1st in history, famous birthdays on February 1st, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to February 1.
What happened on February 1?
Here's what happened on February 1st in history:
- 2021: A coup d'état in Myanmar removes Aung San Suu Kyi from power and restores military rule.
- 2008: In Baghdad, Iraq, two coordinated suicide bombers launched a devastating attack on a central market, killing 72 civilians and wounding an additional 149 people, highlighting the ongoing violence during the Iraq War.
- 2006: Dick Brooks, an American auto racer who was born in 1942, passed away.
- 1994: Russian athlete Irina Privalova sets a remarkable world record in the 50-meter indoor sprint, completing the distance in an incredible 6.03 seconds, showcasing exceptional speed and athletic prowess.
- 1990: Nintendo officially launched Super Mario Bros. 3 for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in the United States, marking a significant milestone in video game history. The game, developed by Nintendo's legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, introduced innovative gameplay mechanics and became one of the best-selling video games of its era, further solidifying Mario's status as a global pop culture icon.
- 1987: The American Football Conference (AFC) defeats the National Football Conference (NFC) in the annual Pro Bowl with a score of 10-6, showcasing top NFL talent in a post-season exhibition game.
- 1985: Dean Shiels, a professional football player from Northern Ireland, was noted in the records on this date, representing the sporting talent from the region.
- 1978: Harriet Tubman becomes the first Black woman to be featured on a United States postage stamp, recognizing her significant contributions to the Underground Railroad and the abolitionist movement during the 19th century.
- 1977: A severe winter storm struck New England, causing catastrophic conditions that resulted in 100 fatalities. The blizzard brought extreme cold temperatures, heavy snowfall, and dangerous wind conditions that overwhelmed local infrastructure and rescue capabilities.
- 1975: 'Men on the Moon' closed at the Little Theater in New York City after a brief run of just 5 performances.
What famous birthdays are on February 1?
On February 1st there are the following famous birthdays:
- Sherman Hemsley (1938)
Sherman hemsley was an american actor best known for his role as george jefferson on the tv sitcoms all in the family and the jeffersons.
- Michael C. Hall (1971)
Michael c. hall is an american actor best known for his roles as david fisher in the hbo drama series six feet under and as dexter morgan in...
- Julia Garner (1994)
Julia garner is an american actress known for her roles in ozark and the assistant.
- Renata Tebaldi (1922)
Italian operatic singer and lyrico spinto soprano, she is widely regarded as one of the most important italian lyrico singto sopranos.
- Anna Kanakis (1962)
Italian beauty queen, miss italy 1977 at the age of 15! when her age was revealed, she was disqualified from the miss world pageant.
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Who died on February 1?
On February 1st the following celebrities died:
- Maximilian Schell (2014)
Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1961 film...
- Navier Stokes (1903)
Irish mathematician and physicist who co-derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are fundamental in fluid mechanics.
What day of the year is February 1?
February 1st marks the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
There are 333 days remaining until the end of the year (or 334 days in case of leap years).
February 1st is the 1st day of the month of February.
What zodiac sign is associated with the day February 1?
The zodiac sign associated with February 1st is Aquarius according to the Western Zodiac.